Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oats

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Steel-cut oats and the Instant Pot: two of my favorite discoveries from the last 10 years. Top with ground flax seed, hemp seed, cinnamon, fruit, honey, syrup, vanilla extract, nut butter, etc.

Submitted by MoMosGoGo
Updated on November 28, 2023
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Close upon a bowl of steel-cut oats, topped with blueberries and bananas.
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 cup steel-cut oats

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make steel-cut oats.

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  2. Combine water and oats in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

    Water and oats combined in an Instant Pot.

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  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Oats will thicken as they cool.

    Oats thickening as they cool.

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Recipe Tip

You can use soy milk or any nut milk in place of water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300 Calories
5g Fat
54g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g 20%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 4mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.